Can I Get Compensation If My Child Was Injured in a Car Seat?
heavy rear passenger-side damage after a collision, showing a crushed door and broken tail light. The impact area suggests where a child car seat may have been positioned in the back seat, highlighting the serious risk of injury to children during a crash.
If your child was hurt in a car accident while secured in a car seat, you’re likely overwhelmed, scared, and unsure of what to do next. Even with proper installation, children can still suffer serious injuries during a crash, raising important legal questions about fault and compensation.
If you’re in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Glendale, Pasadena, or any nearby area, here’s what you need to know.
1. Common Injuries Involving Car Seats
Children may suffer:
Head or neck trauma
Broken bones
Internal injuries
Bruising or seatbelt-related abrasions
In some cases, these injuries happen even when the child is properly restrained, which may point to:
A severe impact caused by a negligent driver
Improper installation by a third party (such as at a daycare or rideshare)
2. Who May Be Legally Responsible?
If your child was injured, several parties could be at fault:
The at-fault driver who caused the crash
A rideshare driver, school transport, or caregiver who misused the car seat
Even rental car companies that supplied outdated or damaged child seats
3. Compensation You May Be Entitled To
When pursuing a personal injury claim on behalf of your child, you may be able to recover:
Medical expenses (current and future)
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Costs for physical therapy or long-term care
Compensation for permanent disability or scarring
4. Why Legal Guidance Is Crucial
Injuries to children are treated seriously under California law, but proving liability, especially against a third party, can be complex.
A Los Angeles child injury attorney can help by:
Investigating crash and injury details
Reviewing car seat recalls or defects
Negotiating with insurance companies
Filing a claim on your behalf while protecting your child’s legal rights
Let Us Help You Move Forward
At Crowley Law PC, we fight for families throughout Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, Culver City, Santa Monica, and beyond. If your child was hurt in a crash, even if they were in a car seat, you shouldn’t have to navigate this alone.
We’ll help your child get the medical treatment they need and the compensation they deserve.
Here to make it right when you’ve been wronged!
And Justice for All! ⚖️
Crowley Law PC
📞 (213) 325-5248
